Want to Become a CASA?

Advocate Pre-Service Training Calendar

Week One:

Day 1                       Intro to CASA, History, and Child Abuse & Neglect Laws

Day 2                       Court Observation

Week Two:

Day 1                       Roles & Responsibilities I of a CASA Advocate

Day 2                       Roles & Responsibilities II

Day 3                       Child Protective Services, Foster Care & the Courts

Day 4                       Court Observation

Week Three:

Day 1                        Communication, Conflict, Confidentiality & Interviewing

Day 2                        Developing Cultural Competence

Day 3                        Court Observation

Week Four:

Day 1                         Understanding Families & Children: mental health, substance abuse& domestic violence

Day 2                         Court Report Writing I

Day 3                         Court Report Writing II

Day 4                         Court Observation

Week Five:

Day 1                          Meet with Department of Social Services

Day 2                          Panel of CASA’s:           

Day 3                          Wrap-up

6 Hours of Court Observation required

 

For additional information, contact Victoria Canady, Volunteer Coordinator.

About CASA Community Volunteers

Who Are CASAs?

Ordinary people who care about kids. CASA advocates are volunteers coming from all walks of life. Many have full time jobs, some are students or retired people. No legal expertise is required.

What Exactly Does A CASA Do?

CASA advocates are assigned to an abuse or neglect case by a judge. They conduct thorough research on the background of the case, review documents, interview interested parties involved in the child's life; and ultimately submit a written report to the presiding judge, recommending what they believe to be in the best interest of the child. CASA advocates can also be instrumental in assuring that a family receives court ordered services. During the life of a case, a CASA advocate monitors the child’s situation to make sure the child is safe.

What Does It Take To Become A CASA?

Commitment, objectivity, good communication skills, must be 21 years of age, complete a thorough background check, and attend 40 hours of training provided by Colonial CASA.

For more information on becoming a CASA, you can call us at (757) 229-3306 or click here to send us an e-mail.

If you already know you would like to become a CASA then you can download the application by clicking here. Please be sure to complete the form in its entirety and submit via e-mail, fax, mail or in person.

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